List of referees & officials for Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 Final

Slavko Vinčić will be the main referee for the historic final.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached its final battle, with only two nations remaining in the fight for the most coveted title in world football. In the monumental fixture, the Spain national football team are set for a historic clash in the final against heavyweights Argentina at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, USA.

Spain will arrive for the encounter with huge expectations, as the nation prepares for its first World Cup final appearance since its victorious 2010 campaign. La Roja had a brilliant group stage campaign, advancing as group leaders with an unbeaten record.

They had a dominant display in the Round of 32, securing a comfortable 3-0 win against Austria, before managing a hard-fought 1-0 victory against fierce rivals Portugal in the Round of 16. Spain then defeated Belgium 2-1 in the quarter-finals before taking down tournament favourites France, winning 2-0.

Argentina, who entered as the reigning world champions, will aim to defend their title. Led by icon Lionel Messi, they had a solid start to the tournament, topping their group with a perfect record. At the knockout stage, they first defeated Cape Verde in the Round of 32, securing a 3-2 win.

The Albiceleste then faced Egypt in the Round of 16, where they made a dramatic comeback, winning 3-2 after being 2-0 down until the 78th minute. They then played Switzerland in the quarter-finals, winning 3-1 in extra time. Argentina then defeated rivals England 2-1 in a thrilling semi-final to confirm their consecutive final appearances.

Spain and Argentina have a very competitive history, with both nations winning six times each across their 14 encounters. This will mark their second meeting at the World Cup, with their only previous game coming 60 years ago in the 1966 World Cup group stage, where Argentina secured a 2-1 victory.

List of Referees for the Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 Final:

Referee Slavko Vinčić from Slovenia will be the main referee for the final between Spain and Argentina. A highly experienced UEFA official, he will be taking charge of his sixth game at the World Cup.

Tomaž Klančnik and Andraž Kovačič will be his assistants for the game, with the three men having previously worked together on several high-profile matches in the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA EUROs, and major European and international fixtures.

• Match Referee: Slavko Vinčić (Slovenia)
• Assistant Referee 1: Tomaž Klančnik (Slovenia)
• Assistant Referee 2: Andraž Kovačič (Slovenia)
• Fourth Official: Adham Makhadmeh (Jordan)
• Reserve Assistant Referee: Mohammad Al-Kalaf (Jordan)

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